Here is the Auckland Ratepayers Alliance response to this morning's news that rates will rise by 9.9%. And that's just an average. That means an extra $300 on the average rates bills. Some will be paying much much more.

“The poorer areas of Auckland will be hit the hardest with the new targeted transport rates. These people, who overwhelmingly supported Mr Brown and his affordable agenda, are the ones who will be hit hardest under this plan.”

“Len Brown promised Aucklanders that rates increases would be capped at 2.5% under his watch. This is a betrayal by Len Brown to those who voted for him.”